Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD vs Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD and 2026 Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC are both Fifth Wheel floorplans, but they target different missions. At 30.2 ft, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD runs 2.5 ft shorter than the 32.7-ft Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC. Dry weight separates them by 806 lb (7,819 vs 8,625).
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD sleeps 4 versus 2. Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC a 8-gal lead (52 vs 44 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC by 43 gal. The Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC ships with 200W of solar; the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC adds an outdoor kitchen; Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC adds theater seating; Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC adds a residential fridge.
Pricing: $60,536 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD versus $59,250 for the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC, putting the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC $1,286 lower. The Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC carries the broader spec sheet for most Fifth Wheel buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD | Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,536 | $59,250 |
| Length | 30'2" | 32'8" |
| Dry weight | 7,819 lbs | 8,625 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,600 lbs | 10,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 2 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 39 gal | 82 gal |
| Black tank | 39 gal | 45 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD wins
- Lighter at 7,819 lb dry vs 8,625 lb (806 lb savings)
- Shorter at 30.2 ft vs 32.7 ft (2.5 ft easier to park)
- Sleeps 4 vs 2
- Lighter hitch weight (1,715 lb vs 1,765 lb)
Where Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC wins
- Lower MSRP at $59,250 vs $60,536 ($1,286 less)
- Bigger freshwater tank (52 gal vs 44 gal)
- Larger grey tank (82 gal vs 39 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- Larger black tank (45 gal vs 39 gal)
- Propane spec listed at 60 gal
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD's 30.2-ft footprint over the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC's 32.7 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 7,819 lb dry, well under the 8,625 lb of the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC. Group travelers needing 4-person capacity get it from the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD where the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC stops at 2. The $60,536 MSRP runs above the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC's $59,250, so the spec advantages above need to justify the $1,286 step-up for you.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC if…
Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC's 32.7-ft layout (vs 30.2 ft on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD). Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC's 8,625 lb dry weight versus 7,819 lb on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD. Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC ships with. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC's 200W of factory solar. Boondockers will use the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC's 52-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 44-gal tank on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD or the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD is lighter at 7,819 lb dry vs 8,625 lb for the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC, a 806-lb difference. Hitch weights run 1,715 lb (Dutchmen) and 1,765 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 44 gal on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD and 52 gal on the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC. The Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC carries 8 more gal of fresh, plus 39/82 gal grey and 39/45 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD and Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC?
The Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC lists $1,286 less at MSRP ($60,536 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD vs $59,250 for the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.